Are Eye Massagers Worth it for Seniors?
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Eye massagers strengthen the metabolism of eye cells, smooth out wrinkles around the eyes, eliminate facial drowsiness, and puffiness while calming the skin.
Do eye massagers really work?
the most effective and accurate action of this kind can be performed by eye massagers since they solve several tasks at once:
Eliminate eye fatigue;
Slow down age-related eye changes;
Relieve headaches and even stress;
Prevent wrinkles around eyes;
Improve skin tone;
Prevent swelling and dark circles;
Have a relaxation effect;
Improve blood circulation;
Restore sleep.
Are Eye Massagers Worth it?
Eye massagers can be worth it. We usually don’t have enough time to take care of our eyes. In fact, we just take care of our faces ignoring our eyes. We should appreciate that eyes are the main organ of our face that can increase facial beauty. To increase the beauty of our eyes, we have to massage our eyes regularly. As we don’t have that time, we can use eye massagers. On the other hand, an eye massager takes very little time to relax our eyes.
Besides, they give a gentle relaxing massage. They are also useful to relieve headaches, migraines, puffy eyes and general fatigue of the eyes. And they are great to reduce strain and give your eyes a rest whilst gently massaging the eye muscles.
They are also a great excuse to shut the world out and have some time just for you with no distractions!
Are Eye Massagers Safe to Use?
According to the Resource Center Chicago website, Most people can use eye massagers without any issue, and they are pretty safe to use. Besides, the massaging mechanisms are gentle and designed to massage specific areas of strain around the eyes and temples.
However, people suffering from cataracts, diabetes, a retina condition, eye infections, injuries, or had an eye operation should consult the doctor before using. And if you wear contact lenses than it is necessary to remove the lenses before beginning the eye massage.
Many people who use them find it makes sleeping easier and also reduces headaches and eye strain. But if we are talking about the elderly, what are the real side effects of eye massagers for seniors?
Pros:
These eye massagers are easy to use, and they great for older adults who may have issues with their vision.
Most people of a certain age have some deterioration in vision so having a gentle eye massage after trying to find the three pairs of glasses you need to read, see distance, etc.
Besides, an eye and temple massage is always relaxing and can reduce anxiety and give a general feeling of well-being.
On a side note, it is also important to remember that often touch is lost when someone is elderly. They can be isolated and alone and never feel the touch of another person, unless they have personal care in a nursing setting. These massagers can mimic human touch which is not to be underestimated for someone who feels alone.
Cons:
If someone has memory issues they may find these eye massagers too scary to use. Often there are sensory issues, especially for seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer’s so if you give an eye massager to an elderly relative who suffers from this type of disease they may not be suitable.
It is definitely worth trying though. Anything that brings some pleasure to someone who is scared, confused and feels alone is always worth it.